Anybody else think.....

Switchblade · 02-04-2012, 08:48 AM

Anybody else think this is pretty sad. Took notice of this the other day at work. An iconic symbol of an American car company not even made in America.......

Glenn1 · 02-04-2012, 09:02 AM

'blade you can also look at it this way: 80% of all Honda's are built in the US or N America (Honda was first import manufacturer to have a plant here). Hyundai, BMW, VW have plants here. Chevy Cameros (i think) are assembled in Canada. Doesn't make 'em less American, no?

When it comes to automobiles, parts are made throughout the world. I guess it makes sense for Chevy to make small cars in Korea.

Wayne · 02-04-2012, 09:21 AM

The Honda Civics that we make at the plant in Alliston Ontario Canada are 96% North American content. Yet the 2012 Honda I'm driving was made in China, it's all part of the global market. I was at a meeting last week were Honda has pledged to make all models close to where they will be sold and Fit production will be moving to Mexico. So yes it sad but I guess it's the way of the future.

Glenn1 · 02-04-2012, 09:28 AM

^^What model Honda are you driving. In the US we only get Hondas assembled here, Canada, Japan and Mexico.

starrman · 02-04-2012, 10:26 AM

I think it is pretty sad, not a big fan of the "global market". But things change and companies and industries do what is best for them and in turn us...or at least that is what they say.

Vanishing Point · 02-04-2012, 10:58 AM

I think the last all Japanese Honda sold here was the early Fit's.

Glenn1 · 02-04-2012, 12:12 PM

^^The S2000 was 100% Japan content. Honda hybrids and Fits are 90-95% Japan content and still assembled in Japan.

Silverstone_Ryan · 02-04-2012, 12:41 PM

Don't get me started...we all bitch that the economy is bad but then we all shop at Walmart buying products made somewhere else. Buying foreign products isn't all bad, but we need a better balance IMHO. Sometimes it's ok to spend a little more to support local economies...are you listening 99%?

Vote with your $$$, it's the only vote left that counts! Money makes the world go round.

I'll get off my soapbox now.

3.1415926 · 02-04-2012, 04:03 PM

If China would only let its currency float at market value, things would be much different. Their products would immediately become more expensive and ours would be more competitive. There would be a lot of bitching and moaning though because inflation would jump and we would have to save up for televisions just like in the '50s.

Switchblade · 02-06-2012, 05:23 AM

I know but the actual emblem..... Come on now....

02-04-2012, 09:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Glenn1 EYECELLEM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 2,654	'blade you can also look at it this way: 80% of all Honda's are built in the US or N America (Honda was first import manufacturer to have a plant here). Hyundai, BMW, VW have plants here. Chevy Cameros (i think) are assembled in Canada. Doesn't make 'em less American, no? When it comes to automobiles, parts are made throughout the world. I guess it makes sense for Chevy to make small cars in Korea. __________________ I'll go anywhere, as long as I can drive there.

02-04-2012, 09:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wayne Never Slow Down Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 451	The Honda Civics that we make at the plant in Alliston Ontario Canada are 96% North American content. Yet the 2012 Honda I'm driving was made in China, it's all part of the global market. I was at a meeting last week were Honda has pledged to make all models close to where they will be sold and Fit production will be moving to Mexico. So yes it sad but I guess it's the way of the future. __________________ 2005 S2000 - Triple Black

02-04-2012, 09:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Glenn1 EYECELLEM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 2,654	^^What model Honda are you driving. In the US we only get Hondas assembled here, Canada, Japan and Mexico. __________________ I'll go anywhere, as long as I can drive there.

02-04-2012, 10:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
starrman Party Rock Crew Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,361	I think it is pretty sad, not a big fan of the "global market". But things change and companies and industries do what is best for them and in turn us...or at least that is what they say. __________________ starrman

02-04-2012, 10:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vanishing Point House of CR. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Parker, Texas Posts: 1,090	I think the last all Japanese Honda sold here was the early Fit's. __________________ ~Steven “Please take good care of your S2000, keep it by your side for long and enjoy it from the bottom of your heart. And share the quality and legacy of the S2000 with many friends so that the legend of the S2000 will continue for long” – Shigeru Uehara.

02-04-2012, 12:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Glenn1 EYECELLEM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 2,654	^^The S2000 was 100% Japan content. Honda hybrids and Fits are 90-95% Japan content and still assembled in Japan. __________________ I'll go anywhere, as long as I can drive there.

02-04-2012, 12:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Silverstone_Ryan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 997	Don't get me started...we all bitch that the economy is bad but then we all shop at Walmart buying products made somewhere else. Buying foreign products isn't all bad, but we need a better balance IMHO. Sometimes it's ok to spend a little more to support local economies...are you listening 99%? Vote with your $$$, it's the only vote left that counts! Money makes the world go round. I'll get off my soapbox now. __________________ Silverstone '01 #3297 currently @ 31.7k miles OEM Hardtop, AP2v2 wheels, AP2 rear subframe, '02-03 rear sway bar, CR steering rack braces. Rollin on Honda suspension once again...

02-04-2012, 04:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
3.1415926 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: I live in Salt Lake City Posts: 158	If China would only let its currency float at market value, things would be much different. Their products would immediately become more expensive and ours would be more competitive. There would be a lot of bitching and moaning though because inflation would jump and we would have to save up for televisions just like in the '50s.

02-06-2012, 05:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
Switchblade THE STIG Join Date: May 2010 Location: NAZARETH, PA Posts: 5,389	I know but the actual emblem..... Come on now.... __________________ WE ARE ALL PART OF A UNIQUE BROTHERHOOD. THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE "S". MY2000 #2249 MODS: APR carbon fiber spark plug cover, Megan Racing test pipe, Megan Racing drift spec catback exhaust, K&N drop-in filter, Tanabe NF210 springs, Rick's smoked side markers, OEM front lip, AP1 OEM wheels painted black w/chrome lip, OEM leather wrapped shift knob

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